"dylan winter" wrote in message
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I am going to see this boat tomorrow


http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F156297


Van de Stadt designed 2 = 2 Diesel Yacht re-engined 2005 with brand
new Volvo MD1, new(2005) stainless steel fuel tank, new sea toilet
with 2006 fitted sea valves. NASA echo sounder, well fitted out with
usual fittings, sails in good condition, Includes BIC dinghy


Nice looking boat...

I can assume that the engine is okay


I will get the man to start it from cold for me

This won't tell you much, except that it starts. You could get an oil
analysis for about $20 US.


how do I check the cutlass gland

I understand they get sloppy


Cutlass bearing? You really have to haul the boat for this. If the boat is
on the hard, you can try and move the prop shaft by hand back and forth, up
and down. If it moves, then the bearing probably needs to be replaced... but
how are you going to start the engine if the boat is on the hard as in the
picture?


How do I check that the bilge keels are not about to fall off

Again, the boat needs to be on the hard... then, it's a matter of
inspection. On some boats, a gelcoat "smile" isn't a structural issue. On
others, it is.


how do I check that the rudder will not fall off


Same answer. Better question... is there water in the rudder?

are there any known leak points on these boats


Don't know this boat... can't comment.

the rigging, mast, sails etc I assume I can judge for myself


Do you have experience inspecting the standing rigging? If not, it's not
always obvious if there's a problem. Sail inspection should be fairly
obvious.

do these boats suffer from roof compression


No idea.

I have access to a drying mooring for the winter - on soft Salcombe
mud


will the boat be happy until Christmas


Dylan




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